as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
gone are the days when the high school prom was held in the gym, which had been gussied up for the occasion
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After a cold, dark winter, nothing feels more uplifting than decorating for spring with cheerful accents that signal sunnier days ahead.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026 -
On Easter Sunday on April 5, Meghan shared videos on social media of the family's celebration, including Lili and Archie hunting for and decorating eggs.—
GMA Team,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this week, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts unveiled a mural adorning construction fencing along Amsterdam Avenue, marking the western edge of LCPA’s Upper West Side campus.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
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Wednesday’s practice started with some of the players doing up-downs after forgetting equipment.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Benioff had revealed over the summer that AI was already doing up to 50% of the work at the company.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Dec. 2025
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The star's honey blonde hair was swept up into a twist at the top of her head with a long ponytail draping down and a few tendrils framing her face.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Silky smooth and produced eco-consciously, Tencel is a polished, lightweight fabric that’s soft against skin and has a luxurious draping quality.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Gussying up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gussying%20up. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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